The Vienna English Speaking Catholic Community is an international group of people from all walks of life, joined together by the common bond of Catholic Christian belief, and the English language. Our community represents over 30 nations from all over the world. In a certain sense, all English-speaking Catholics residing in the Archdiocese of Vienna belong to our community.
Announcements
WHOLE COMMUNITY CATECHESIS Sundays at 9:45
- Religious Education for children of all ages
- Adult education
- Religious Ed for Teens
- First Communion preparation
- Confirmation Preparation
all take place simultaneously before Mass in various rooms at the Parish House, Rooseveltplatz 8 (behind the church)
Whole Community Catechesis begins punctually at 9:45.
REFLECTION QUESTION OF THE WEEK
You can make use of the following texts and questions to discuss the Gospel message at home sometime during the week.
Sunday, 20 January 2008 - 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Question of the week: What does it mean to me that Jesus is called "the Lamb of God' and "the light of nations"?
For background information please click here.
For details please klick here.
For questions from previous weeks please klick here.
FIRST COMMUNION / CONFIRMATION
Families with children wishing to prepare for First Communion or Confirmation are asked to be sure to attend the first Whole Community Catechesis on Sunday Septembet 16 at 9:45. First Communion Registration (click here) and Confirmation Registration (click here) will take place on this Sunday and materials will be provided.
A gallery of pictures from the VESCC Confirmation Rites held last April 17, 2005 at the Votive Church is available for viewing. Twenty-two of our young adults were confirmed on that day. View pictures .
The VESCC aims at sharing at least a third of its income with the less fortunate, and oftentimes initiates special collections or events for its projects (for example fund raising Bazaar or flea markets). 25% of all pledges and unspecified collection are donated to 5 projects around the world. If you are interested to help in our charity activities please contact Marcelino Linares (0664 4214 245) or Chikelu Mba (0664 9157142)
Religious Education Classes
Religious education classes will take place on Sundays during the Whole Community Catechesis.
More information on the programme is available in the religious education page .
